Civilisations Stories 08of11 The First Refugees
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A series of programmes exploring art, history, science and innovation across the UK.

Part 8: The First Refugees
Amber Butchart unravels the story of ‘the first refugees’. The Huguenot silk weavers of Spitalfields made a perilous journey to Britain over 300 years ago, but they left a legacy of industry, great riches and artistic masterpieces.